October 27, 2012

Haida Gwaii quake: First media reports

An earthquake registered at 7.7 has occurred in the Haida Gwaii Region, Earthquakes Canada reports.

The quake was felt across much of north-central BC, including Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert, Quesnel, and Houston but there have been no reports of damage at this time.

According to the Geological Survey of Canada, the quake struck just after 8:00 p.m. local time, the epicentre 17 kilometres below ground about 200 kilometres south-southwest of Prince Rupert.

Several aftershocks have been reported, including one 5.8 magnitude tremor.

CBC British Columbia is tweeting the aftermath of the quake. CBC also has a story here. The Globe and Mail is reporting here. The North Island Gazette doesn't have anything yet, but its coverage will be close to the source. Even closer, qciobserver.com, in Queen Charlotte City, has a brief report with a promise of more to come.

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An earthquake registered at 7.7 has occurred in the Haida Gwaii Region, Earthquakes Canada reports.

The quake was felt across much of north-central BC, including Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert, Quesnel, and Houston but there have been no reports of damage at this time.

According to the Geological Survey of Canada, the quake struck just after 8:00 p.m. local time, the epicentre 17 kilometres below ground about 200 kilometres south-southwest of Prince Rupert.

Several aftershocks have been reported, including one 5.8 magnitude tremor.

CBC British Columbia is tweeting the aftermath of the quake. CBC also has a story here. The Globe and Mail is reporting here. The North Island Gazette doesn't have anything yet, but its coverage will be close to the source. Even closer, qciobserver.com, in Queen Charlotte City, has a brief report with a promise of more to come.